ksQuatch Fest – another BIG Chamber and community success

Thanks for going sQuatchin’ with us! We welcomed nearly 3,000 people from the Pacific Northwest, across the United States and around the world. Sasquatch sightings were reported everywhere! When we heard screaming and laughing, we knew it was another friendly Sasquatch lurking and being discovered.

This year, we expanded our world-renowned speaker lineup and host Craig Yahne kept things lively both days. He included activities that involved audience participation, such as Talk’N sQuatch and a speaker forum. The speakers’ room was near capacity with 750 seated plus a few standing. Returning Sasquatch explorers Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Cliff Barackman and Shane Corson delivered news about their most recent research and handled interesting questions from the audience. The crowds were intrigued by sQuatch Fest first-time speakers Marc Myrsell, Scot Violette and Kathy Strain. Between sessions, the speakers were happy to talk with attendees, share stories and autograph their books. Guests were able to purchase castings of Sasquatch footprints and other unique souvenirs from our speakers.

Lower Columbia Professionals ran the ever-popular Brew Mountain as a fundraiser for our scholarship fund. This year, they added morning mimosas and some great raffles. Tips for scholarships were appreciated. Sponsors Evergreen Home Loans and Country Financial – Jennifer Penfold Insurance Agency provided collectible sQuatch Fest beer glasses and wine tumblers. There was no need to leave the Cowlitz County Event Center for a meal or snack, with all the delicious food from our Pacific Northwest food and beverage carts. There was a great variety with Cousin Yeti’s Wood Fired Pizza, Double J’s Food Truck, The Islander, Kiwanis Club of KelsoLongview, Mountain View Baptist Church, Red Leaf Coffee and Soup & Co. Specialty Rents provided a heated tent and we were comfortable in relatively mild weather with some additional

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World renowned researchers and explorers

Hundreds of kids enjoyed Kids’ Cave activities, projects and prizes

Full house for the speakers forum and presentations